Definition of Ixia

1. Noun. A monocotyledonous genus of the family Iridaceae.

Exact synonyms: Genus Ixia
Generic synonyms: Liliid Monocot Genus
Group relationships: Family Iridaceae, Iridaceae, Iris Family
Member holonyms: Corn Lily

Definition of Ixia

1. n. A South African bulbous plant of the Iris family, remarkable for the brilliancy of its flowers.

Definition of Ixia

1. Noun. Any of the genus ''Ixia'' of cormous plants native to South Africa. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ixia

1. a flowering plant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ixia

1. A South African bulbous plant of the Iris family, remarkable for the brilliancy of its flowers. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Birdlime. So called because of the viscid nature of some of the species. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ixia

ivy-leaved
ivy-leaved geranium
ivy arum
ivy family
ivy geranium
ivyed
ivylike
iwakiite
iwan
iwans
iwi
iwis
iwys
ixabepilone
ixc
ixia (current term)
ixias
ixiolite
ixl
ixnay
ixocutis
ixodes
ixodian
ixodiasis
ixodic
ixodicide
ixodicides
ixodid
ixodids
ixora

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